U.S. History STAAR ( State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) Practice Test

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What were Nonimportation Agreements?

Arrangements to increase import taxes
Promises to stop importing taxed goods from England
Agreements between colonies to trade freely
Contracts to import goods with no taxes

The correct answer is: Promises to stop importing taxed goods from England

Nonimportation Agreements were collective actions taken by American colonists in response to British taxation and trade policies, particularly in the lead-up to the American Revolution. These agreements involved promises made by merchants and consumers to boycott certain imported goods from England, especially those that were subjected to taxes like the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts. The purpose was to protest British taxes and exert economic pressure on Britain to repeal these measures, demonstrating the colonies' growing desire for independence and self-governance. The agreements were part of larger efforts to unify the colonies against British rule, showcasing both a strategic economic decision and a political statement against perceived injustices. The other choices do not accurately capture the essence of Nonimportation Agreements; they either misrepresent the financial implications or the nature of the agreements themselves.